Dasol CeC maximizes digital literacy training

Written by Lyslie Bastilo and Fe Ballen

Monday, 25 March 2013

It is the deep desire of eDasol, the Community eCenter of Dasol, Pangasinan, to maximize basic computer training to everyone signifying interest in learning basic computer operation and be updated on ICT trends. This is why the center has prioritized the conduct of digital literacy training and schedules for the community, specifically for grassroots women.

The first quarter of 2013, the center focused on training of barangay health workers (BHW), LGU employees (SB members, PNP ladies and department heads) and women. One participant who completed 80 hours of computer training was later hired as one of eDasol's knowledge worker/trainer.

To accommodate all participants, the center has come up with workable schedules - two training sessions are given to LGU employees (11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm), taking into consideration their office workload. Training for the community, on the other hand, is from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.

This summer, elementary teachers are on deck for the next batches of training.

UPDATE: Network to launch i-Pinay Program, online participation mechanics now available

Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Proudly i-Pinay! Together with its partners, the Philippine Community eCenter Network (PhilCeCNet) will be launching the i-Pinay Program on March 22 at the Multimedia Theater of the National Computer Center in Diliman, Quezon City. The i-Pinay Program is a spin-off of the year-long Philippine Digital Literacy for Women Campaign (PDLWC) which was spearheaded by the University of the Philippines - Open University (UPOU) in collaboration with Intel Philippines, the Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO), National Computer Center (NCC) and the Philippine Community eCenter Network (PhilCeCNet). The program will take off from the groundwork laid by the campaign as it continues to make digital literacy a reality for countless Filipinas in the country. The i-Pinay is the Philippine response to the global program telecentre Women by the telecentre.org Foundation.
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Program releases Accreditation protocols, opens call for application

Written by Christine
Thursday, 14 March 2013
The Philippine Community eCenter Program has flourished since it was established in 2006. From 755 established Community eCenters in 2007, the number has burgeoned to more than 1,400 CeCs nationwide. And now, the Program takes the next big step towards validating and acknowledging the efforts of CeCs and CeC knowledge workers with the introduction of the Philippine CeC Standards and Certification Protocol for the Accreditation of Community eCenters. These accreditation protocols seek to meet the needs of Community eCenters for recognition and advancement to ensure their responsiveness, efficiency, value and sustainability. There are five levels of accreditation: Emerging, Functional, Enhanced, Transformational, and Hall of Fame. Except for the Emerging level, entitlements and a certificate will be accorded to Community eCenters duly accredited.
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